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Percutaneous embolization of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations in adult patient with Rendu-Osler-Weber: a case report.

Wouter SchutyserWerner BudtsPeter Verhamme
Published in: European heart journal. Case reports (2023)
Our case highlights the importance of investigating both intra- and extracardiac shunting in patients with clinical features of right-to-left shunting. Arteriovenous malformations can serve as a pathway for paradoxical emboli, potentially leading to ischaemic brain events, and might cause pulmonary arterial hypertension. Screening for arteriovenous malformations in various organs and embolization of significant shunts are essential aspects of managing HHT. Genetic testing aids in confirming the diagnosis and guides family testing.
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